Sophie Cunningham, guard for the Indiana Fever, recently stirred some lighthearted controversy on her podcast Show Me Something after mispronouncing supermodel Gisele Bündchen’s name while discussing Tom Brady’s newly unveiled statue. As she and co-host West Wilson chatted about iconic sports statues, Cunningham wondered aloud whether Brady’s ex-wife would have wanted to attend the ceremony. The moment took a comedic turn when Cunningham pronounced Gisele like “gazelle,” prompting Wilson to quickly correct her.
Rather than brushing off the moment, Cunningham leaned into it with a mix of charm and mischief. “I just know she’s really pretty,” she quipped, still unsure of how to properly pronounce the name. She then jokingly added a nickname—“Jizzy”—while wondering aloud if Tom Brady ever referred to his ex-wife that way during their marriage. Brady and Bündchen, who were married for over a decade before their 2022 divorce, have both moved on, with Bündchen now in a relationship with jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente.
While her podcast may be generating buzz with moments like these, Cunningham’s WNBA season has unfortunately come to an early end. During a recent matchup against the Connecticut Sun, Cunningham suffered a painful knee injury after a collision with Bria Hartley. She was visibly emotional as she was helped off the court. An MRI later confirmed a torn MCL, officially ruling her out for the remainder of the season.
This is a tough blow for the Fever, who were already grappling with the absence of Caitlin Clark due to repeated injuries. Cunningham had been a bright spot for the team, stepping up significantly in Clark’s absence and averaging 8.6 points per game. Her growing leadership and consistent presence on the court had become integral to Indiana’s momentum. Without her, the team’s playoff hopes face greater uncertainty, especially as they currently sit at sixth place in the standings with a 19–16 record.
Though sidelined physically, Cunningham isn’t stepping away from the spotlight entirely. With more time on her hands, she plans to focus on growing her podcast, which is gaining attention not just for basketball content but also for its candid, unfiltered commentary. Whether discussing the league or poking fun at celebrity drama, Sophie Cunningham continues to find ways to make her voice heard—on or off the court.
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